Today, we welcome Fraser Bailey, a former butcher turned elite performance strategist, who shares his raw and transformative journey from mental health struggles to building a life of clarity, vitality, and purpose. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and severe social anxiety, Fraser spent over a decade medicated before radically reinventing his biology, mindset, and lifestyle. Now, he coaches top entrepreneurs, musicians, and operators to unlock their energy and optimize their lives.

Key Topics:

0:06 – Fraser Bailey’s Introduction and Background

• Fraser’s transformation from mental health diagnoses (bipolar, ADHD, depression, anxiety) to elite performance coaching
• His move from New Zealand to Tennessee and shift from butcher to biohacker
• Early struggles with self-worth, education, and toxic work environments
• The first steps toward healing: psychotherapy and movement

2:56 – Struggles and Turning Point

• The emotional toll of blue-collar life and unhealthy surroundings
• Fraser’s decision to quit his job and prioritize mental health
• How changing his environment and habits sparked a slow but steady transformation

8:53 – Transition to Health and Fitness

• Discovering the psychological benefits of working out
• Letting go of drinking, partying, and toxic friendships
• Attempting college (law and psychology), then pivoting to nutrition and physiology
• First academic success and the birth of a new passion

16:27 – Becoming a Performance Strategist

• Connecting the dots between physical health and mental clarity
• Helping others through lived experience and scientific insight
• Meeting his wife through a fitness group and relocating to the US
• Building a life in the Smoky Mountains and coaching elite performers

17:05 – The Science Behind Physical Health and Mental Performance

• How movement and sunlight trigger neurochemical shifts (dopamine, serotonin, GABA)
• Why blood sugar stability and anti-inflammatory diets matter
• Fraser’s daily routine: walking pad, sunlight circuits, and energy optimization
• The myth of calorie deficits vs. the reality of metabolic regulation

33:33 – Blood Work and Reverse Engineering Health

• Using lab data to uncover root causes: insulin resistance, thyroid, and hormones
• Crafting personalized nutrition and supplement plans
• Why most specialists miss the full picture—and how Fraser fills the gap

45:26 – Philosophy and Spirituality in Peak Performance

• Viewing the body as a temple and a high-performance vehicle
• Using health as a gateway to personal growth and resilience
• The power of purpose, vision, and spiritual alignment in long-term success

55:25 – Practical Advice for Listeners

• Feeling drained? Start with 10,000 steps a day, broken into micro-movements
• Walk while listening to podcasts or making calls—stack habits for impact
• Embrace a holistic approach: movement, light, nutrition, and mindset

57:28 – Final Thoughts

• Fraser’s story is proof that grit, curiosity, and self-respect can rewrite your biology
• You don’t need a fairy tale turnaround—just the courage to keep climbing

Connect with Fraser:

Instagram: @fraserbayley

Facebook: Fraser Bayley